Getting to London Heathrow LHR Airport

Many long haul flights depart from London Heathrow Airport and an increasing number of low cost airlines like Aer Lingus are flying from LHR. One of the most frustrating parts of travel from London is the expense of getting to the airports around the city, which is not cheap. Taxis and licensed cabs are quite pricey but are one of the only options when trying to catch a very early flight. Your best option for these tends to be hiring a car service on a flat fee basis.

For everyday transport for London Heathrow Airport there are multiple options from central London.London Underground
Piccadilly Line for only £4.50, taking about 50 minutes from zone 1

From Paddington Station:Heathrow Connect
£8.50 single, £16.50 return ticket for one passenger
Train travel from Paddington takes approximately 25 minutes. Trains also stop at Ealing Broadway, West Ealing, Hanwell, Southall, and Hayes.
You can purchase tickets in advance online at www.heathrowconnect.com or at Paddington Station from machines marked Heathrow Express.

Heathow Express
£16.50 oneway, £32.00 return ticket for one passenger in standard class
£26.00 oneaway, £50.00 return ticket for one passenger in first class
Trains leave every 15 minutes from Paddington Station and the journey only takes 15 minutes to Heathrow Airport. The trains also offer free WiFi for the short trip.
You can purchase tickets in advance, which is cheaper than purchasing at the station or on the train at www.heathrowexpress.com/